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Exploring energy

Energy defines modern life: it lights, heats and cools our businesses and homes, gets us from A to B, and is increasingly safe, sustainable, reliable and affordable. Our aim is to help you better understand energy in all its forms. We have gathered a wide-ranging collection of energy information including books, e-books, magazines, reports, and analyses to support your work and studies. Explore this section to keep up with developments in the energy system, draw on the expertise of industry insiders or engage in current energy policy debates.

Events and training

The EI offers an exciting range of events and training courses covering all aspects of the energy industry and beyond, so no matter what your interest, there is sure to be something for you. Each event and training course provides excellent networking and learning opportunities, which is essential for those looking to increase their CPD. Our trainers and speakers are all subject matter experts in their field, ensuring that our contents are constantly updated to ensure that they include the most up-to-date information and the latest trends.

Membership and careers

Whether you are developing a career in energy, working in a related field, or are simply interested in the topic, joining us as a member connects you to a thriving global community and unlocks access to a broad range of benefits to support your career development.

Supporting industry

The EI takes pride in supporting the entire energy system and allied industries. We facilitate collaboration between experts to achieve consensus, raise standards and drive forward industry good practice that underpins changing global operations. And we connect the dots, delivering guidance, training and providing unparalleled access to energy expertise. Find resources to support all your business needs.

EI near me

The EI’s global branch and young professionals network exists to help build your understanding of energy and engage with fellow professionals. Whether you are a student, experienced professional or just want to learn more about energy, get involved to meet likeminded professionals, support your professional development and contribute your knowledge of the extraordinary energy system on which we all depend

Climate change and emissions

Global average temperature has risen by approximately 1°C since the late 19th century

Global weather patterns change over time, driven by natural and human factors. The long-term measurement of weather in a region is known as its climate. The Earth's climate is currently warming, primarily due to the increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide and methane emitted by human activities such as the use of fossil fuels for energy. Changes to the climate are likely to result in disruptions to water resources, ecosystems and crop yields, as well as increased climate-related extremes, vulnerability of marginalised populations and sea level rise. To avoid the worst impacts, significant efforts are underway to harness energy in ways that reduce emissions of greenhouse gases. Since 1992, most countries have been part of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, a treaty providing a framework for international cooperation for combatting climate change.

Learn more about climate change and emissions by exploring records published on our Energy Matrix. For details on the progress in achieving the global and national climate change targets read the Energy World analyses. Discover UK energy professionals' views of the best measures to reach emissions targets by reading our annual Energy Barometer.

What's new?

2018-8-1
Once again, large falls in both coal production and use, together with the continuing rise in electricity generated from renewable energy sources, were the key changes in UK energy statistics for 2017...

2018-7-20
The Council of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has approved key rules of the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA), the global system for...

2018-7-16
Hydrogen could help reduce emissions from heat, industry and transport – areas which urgently require further progress if the UK is to meet its climate change targets, according to a new report...

2018-7-4
A London hospital has undergone a major overhaul of its energy facilities, which will cut its yearly carbon dioxide emissions by 20% (6,000 tonnes) – the equivalent to taking 3,000 cars off the...

Technical guidance publications

2018
The fourth edition of Design, construction, modification, maintenance and decommissioning of filling stations (also known as the Blue Book) is essential reading for all those involved in the design, c...

2018
Published by Landfall Press; Author: Eric Goodger. Since its emergence during WW2 as a viable alternative to the piston engine,the gas turbine engine has enjoyed a period of rapid development, be...

2018
These guidelines have been prepared on the basis that most product uplift operations are outsourced to specialist uplift contractors by clients who encounter them infrequently. For the former, they id...

2018
UK regulations that apply to offshore installations require the control of noise to be managed where it affects the workers at work and rest. They recognise the importance of managing the hazards asso...

2018
The oil and gas industry has many facilities where there are large numbers of gaskets on flanges and valves within pipework. Many of these were installed at a time when CAF gaskets were the normal mat...